Course Description
This course introduces students to the fundamental principles of academic drawing and painting, including the construction of forms, line, volume, light and shadow, proportion, and perspective. It also connects the foundational concepts of color theory with practical exercises, expanding students’ artistic expression. The primary aim of the program is to ensure that students acquire the scientific and technical foundations of visual arts while developing their individual artistic style, conceptual thinking, and aesthetic perception.
The teaching process is structured in stages: in the initial stage, students begin with simple geometric forms to study the relationships of form, volume, and space. Subsequently, they work on the construction of more complex objects, exploring the interactions of light and shadow and proportional relationships. In the painting component, students learn the basics of color theory—color harmony, tonal transitions, and contrast relationships—and apply these principles in practical assignments.
The core of the course includes practical exercises in the main genres of drawing and painting—still life, landscape, portrait, figure, and free composition. Through these exercises, students learn to depict the structure of forms, the interplay of light and shadow, color tones, and the depth of perspective. Throughout this process, students develop their individual expressive style while balancing academic accuracy with artistic imagination.
